Boulder car rentals from $27/day

Like most cities in the U.S., Boulder is blessed with wide roads and large parking spaces. Fortunately for drivers who prefer large vehicles, this means they will have no problem renting even the largest of cars. However, if you plan on embarking on any road trips or would like to be mindful of your carbon footprint, it may be worth renting a smaller vehicle that is more fuel efficient.

Residential areas in Boulder feature speed limits of 20 to 35 mph, while urban roads feature speed limits of 35 to 55 mph. Rural roads, on the other hand, range from 55 to 65 mph. Interstates and highways in Boulder have speed limits of up to 75 mph.

Streetside parallel parking should basically suit your needs for most parts of Boulder, including the downtown area. Additionally, the majority of businesses such as restaurants and shopping centers will have ample parking available for customers. For paid parking such as in garages or private lots, the average cost is around $1.25 per hour for the first three hours and rates variably go up from there.

On average a rental car in Boulder costs $54 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Boulder found in the last 2 weeks is $32.

The average gas price in Boulder is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Boulder.

Car rental companies onsite at Denver Intl airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Economy Rent a Car, Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Payless, Thrifty, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Boulder costs $28 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Boulder costs $54 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Boulder costs $56 per day, on average.

In Boulder, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt 2601 Canyon Blvd (1 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Boulder offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Boulder, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Boulder.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Boulder so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If flying in, Denver International Airport is the most convenient rental location. However, downtown Boulder also has a rental car center that offers cheap car rentals in Boulder. SIXT and Enterprise offer a wide fleet of vehicles for rent. The former is along Baseline Road Suite, while the latter is along Mapleton Avenue. Budget also has a rental counter on Meadows Shopping Center.

Yes, Boulder car rentals will pay tolls on the I-25, one of the US 36 Express Lanes connecting the city to Denver. Go-Pass Tag or Express Toll electronic payments are accepted. Moreover, the route from DEN airport to Boulder has three toll roads: Northwest Parkway, Colorado E470 N, and Boulder/Ft. Collins Road.